Port Guide: Costa Maya, Mexico - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay

[@newyrnewme7609]

Thank you. You’re the only video that showed the shuttles. I have developed issues with walking and was dreading the walk. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@chelseasutton8458]

Loved the guy at the port who was doing spray paint art. We stood there for a long long time mesmerized watching him. Yes, we bought one too!!

[@parodeejay]

Just watching the vendors making things, and the musicians and all, it's a fascinating place!! :D

[@JewelryLadyBeth]

Thank you for the info! I stumbled on your vlog while researching what to do in Costa Maya. I wasn't interested in any of the available excursions through the ship. I'm SO glad I found your channel! I looked up Maya Chan through other sites & there were tons of positive reviews. I contacted Maya Chan and they have availability when we go in Dec. 2023. Our family is really excited about going to Costa Maya now. We weren't so sure before finding this video. Thanks again!

[@bradbaker8040]

Been to Maya Chan twice...Love...Love...LOVE that place! My wife and I had a massage there as well....from the same petite little lady. It is definitely our favorite beach place. Yes, the water is a bit murky...but that can't be controlled by them. Not really a snorkel destination anyways. We truly enjoyed the extra personal care...we felt very pampered. One time was our anniversary trip...and they made it super special for us.

[@parodeejay]

We had such a great time, and we even hung out in the pool for a chat with one of the owners... such a relaxing time!! :D

[@nancylee908]

Costa Maya is such a fun port. We always enjoy it. The “pole swingers” are my favorite.

[@parodeejay]

Such a daring show, those pole swingers!! :P

[@daisyixcot]

are the things in the port like the dolphins and birds area is that something you have to reserve before?

[@sjarm4]

Great video!. I will be there in April 2021 on the Dream. Maya Chan Beach club looks amazing!

[@parodeejay]

We had a ball, and already booked it again for this November, assuming our Mardi Gras sailing goes off as planned. So we'll have some Maya Chan vlogs coming out in June from our Crown Princess sailing, and hopefully another set in December, ha ha... woohoo!! :D

[@JNTravels]

We took an excursion to the Mayan Ruins and then spent a couple hours at the port area. We liked the port area a lot.🐸

[@parodeejay]

Nice! We've only really done ruins tours from Belize and Progreso, but I imagine there's some nice stuff near Costa Maya!! :D

[@stephenedwards9341]

What tour group did you use?

[@rturner1111]

seeing your videos are great. the sad part is that every excursion is about $20 more than when you posted. This is very informative. Thanks for sharing

[@MidlifeCrazy]

We've have had a good time every time we've been. The acrobats are great! Awesome vid you guys... Very informative!

[@parodeejay]

Thankee thankee! We always have to stop and watch the "pole dancers"... let's not call them that, ha ha... :P

[@kirstyhill8426]

Hey I stumbled across you guys by accident and just LOVE your vlogs!!!! Ive literally been binge watching!!! I find these port ones very informative and you've given me some great ideas! My family and I have been on the Magic and Glory and are now hooked on cruising lol however we are creatures of habit so to speak and so we are sticking with carnival for the time being haha... unfortunately we are from Scotland so it's quite costly to get the actual port to set sail! We are super excited to be booked on a b2b on Mardi Gras in Oct '21 though and we're getting some great advice from your vids for some cool free/frugal stuff to do! Thank you!!!

[@parodeejay]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you along for our craziness, ha ha... hope you have a blast planning your cruise!! :D

[@smileycindymarie]

Yes, the pool is filled with salt water...so nice!!!

[@cathybarber2624]

Have been watching your recent cruise vlogs and really enjoying those. Just discovered your port guide video on Costa Maya and packed full of great information - thank you! I am definitely going to check out the rest of your port guide videos 😀

[@cherihodges3606]

I booked on the Mardi Gras for costa maya….can’t wait to see it

[@HoneyBear36]

Was going to have Costa maya as kind of a free port with mot much planned but the resort you mentioned sounds pretty nice. I’ll have to look into that one since it’s our last port for our trip

[@marybullock4458]

Going to Costa Maya in December. Good information! I really enjoy your vlogs. Thanks.

[@johnhallmark7706]

Loved Costa Maya. We walked outside the port and took a Taxi ($2 per person) to the town. We went to YaYa beach club. Made reservations online. We did the a la cart but they have an all inclusive option. Had an amazing beach day and then explored the local shops in town. Took a taxi back all with no issues. It was a great day. Maya Chan was fully booked for the day or we would have gone there. Our cruise had been rerouted from an Eastern to Western Caribbean due to hurricanes. So we didn't have a lot of time to plan. But loved and highly recommend Yaya Beach Club. It was a great second choice.

[@parodeejay]

That's awesome! Glad you were able to still have fun even though your ship was diverted. Nothing like a surprise itinerary, hah... Hadn't heard of YaYa Beach Club yet, but it sounds nice!! :D

[@vlogchannel1260]

Next time you guys go to a cruise I want to go with you guys

[@crisandfam5169]

Great video guys!! Lots of awesome information!!

[@obriancruiseandtravel857]

My first cruise in January 2006 on the RC Jewel of The Seas stopped there. I agree, there was NOT much at all there back then lol we did a snorkeling excursion and walked thru the fishing village. Great vlog as always! 👍

[@parodeejay]

I remember we just walked around the port, which had a decent amount of shopping though I don't remember the craft village being there, and we watched a dancing show on the stage not too far from the smaller pool that used to be there, hah...

[@obriancruiseandtravel857]

I don't remember a whole lot at the end of the pier. I do remember some dancers and music playing lol

[@aandpforme]

Can’t wait to go!

[@jptraveladventures]

Planning to go there next year.

[@ladybugbkkinTexas]

We did the Chacchoben tour thru Carnival and it is well worth it! Very fun day and plenty of structures that you can walk on or climb.

[@W3Slots]

Thank you for sharing. I plan on going on a cruise there for my birthday next year!

[@younglady2789]

Wow, that sounds like a ton of things to do in Costa Maya! Can't wait to get there in August on the Carnival Valor, that's if sailing starts again. Thanks for sharing

[@parodeejay]

Just a wander around the port and a day at the pool is a great day at Costa Maya, ha ha... and seeing all the performers!! :D

[@whitneykinkead1991]

I loved Jamie's in Costa maya. Maya Chan was booked up.

[@parodeejay]

Oh nice! We’re always looking for fun, new options. Hopefully we can all get back on the high seas again soon!! :D

[@alwayswatching84]

We should be there this November if the Radiance gets out of dry dock. This looks really nice. We usually just stay in the port and shop and people watch.

[@parodeejay]

We've definitely spent our entire day inside the port, hah... there's so much going on around there!! :D

[@Indoorsy_Dog_Person]

We went to Jaime's Blue Reef resort. It was fabulous. It's like Mr Sanchos, all you can eat and drink all day. Highly recommend it. I booked straight with them.

[@parodeejay]

Oh nice, that sounds awesome!! :D

[@Vanessa-Claire]

Looks like we’re going to mayachan. Love video; super helpful; THANK YOU 🙏

[@laurahiers]

Going to Costa Maya next month! This video was super helpful 🙂

[@morganthebabygenuis]

nice video. Thank you. Helped alot!

[@vetswife8079]

I very much appreciate these port guides. Since my husband is in a wheelchair, most of the time we can only visit the ports. I was there once but cannot recall if it was a complete circle with zero steps. Do you recall? Thank you for any info you can provide.

[@angelacarter6622]

Thank you 😊

[@anakerose]

Costa Maya felt like a maze to keep you in. We booked an outside excursion and we had a heck of a time finding the exit. We booked Chaccoben thru Tucan Tours. (It's pronounced Chock-Cho-ben). It was fantastic! Then we went down to the town afterwards for lunch. We didn't explore the port area much. Next time we go, we'll probably stay near the port. The port area felt so crowded because there were 4 ships in port.

[@parodeejay]

It's surprisingly difficult to find your way out of there, and you're right... it feels like it's done on purpose. The folks at Maya Chan told us that the port basically does want you to stay in there and patronize all the folks inside, hah... but we did manage to escape!! :P

[@whitneycastillo7179]

I was surprised when I went to Costa Maya, I was expecting a Progreso type area. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@parodeejay]

You can definitely make a decent day out of just browsing shops, swimming, and watching the roving performers. I like a port where you don't necessarily need to have any sort of plan when you show up, ha ha... just wander and explore!! :P

[@cherylkitchen]

I just put in my reservation request for July 25, 2023. The response was quick. They are going to close from June 1 thru August 30 for storm season. So, I'm bummed, but I understand.

[@leeherrera503]

Do you have to go through the customs checkpoint to enjoy the port? Going in March. Excited!!

[@susandiekmann]

It won't be until March of 2023, but we'll be stopping there on our Carnival Dream cruise. However, we'll be there from 1pm-8pm. Would you still suggest Maya Chan during those hours, or lean towards the port "stuff" only?

[@D.FamilyTravels]

Just did this port and coz and liked coz way better we did do the aviarus and that was cool not really 117 heat index lol but it was ok

[@newyrnewme7609]

Just realized your video is 2020 any idea if the shuttles are still there at the port?

[@parodeejay]

They are indeed!! :D

[@boomboomboom4160]

wow prices climbed a lot since then. 👀 and will continue to do so..

[@joycedingman]

Can you do Maya Chan with a mobility scooter?

[@parodeejay]

It was a lot of beachy walking on sand to get out to our cabana and around the property, so I'm not sure if a standard scooted would make it. Maybe if it had big ol' all-terrain tires!!

[@cjpampling]

Does anyone know which of jay and dees vlog series shows the Maya Chan beach club please?

[@parodeejay]

MSC Armonia from February 2020! We’re finally headed there again next week as well!! :D

[@cynthiamiller]

When were you there in 2005? We were there the week Hurricane Katrina hit the US.....

[@parodeejay]

It was early December, if memory serves. Another hurricane had hit Cozumel slightly before our sailing and we were re-routed to the newly-opened Costa Maya.

[@maryconustedes5]

How much is the MayaChan beach club per person?

[@williambetancourt8322]

Are there places to fish?

[@nancymalave8188]

How can I book Maya Chan excursion in advance????

[@parodeejay]

Should be available through their website! costamayabeachresort.com/

[@heideleskun1163]

The place that made your bracelet my husband had them make me an OSU bracelet back in 2014 I still have it. Also, Tequila here is a great place to purchase, or was back in 2014 Free tastings and my son finally decided what he wanted. (thankfully he was of age for the states so there was no underage drinking involved. lol

[@triplejadventures6733]

We were scheduled to be in Costa Maya next Tuesday (May 5) aboard the Freedom. Sooo disappointing.

[@parodeejay]

Oh wow, Cinco de Mayo? What timing! Hopefully we can all get out there exploring again when it's safe!!

[@WindwardToEden]

My wife Candice, and I are heading on our first ever cruise, first ever vacation together, and are heading on the Carnival Valor out of New Orleans to Costa Maya.. We want to see jungle/pyramids while there and are researching which excursion we should purchase. We came across your channel here, and wanted to ask you which of the excursions would you personally recommend after hindsight? -Nick

[@parodeejay]

We've never done a ruins tour from Costa Maya, but it appears that the closest ruins would be at Chacchoben. You could either find a ship tour with that name in the description, or we liked the look of an independent tour called the "Mayan Experience Tour" through The Native Choice, but we haven't been able to experience it ourselves as of yet. www.thenativechoice.com/tours/mayan-experience-tour

[@jptraveladventures]

How much is the dolphins excursion

[@parodeejay]

It's run by a company called Dolphin Discovery, and it looks like current pricing is $79 if you want to "experience" where you basically stay still and let them come up and interact with you, or $109 if you want to swim around with them and probably let them pull you and all that. Here's the website with all the info: www.dolphindiscovery.com/costa-maya/

[@NomadShifu]

Here are the best things to do in Costa Maya, one of the hidden gems of Mexico. 1: Explore Historic Mayan Ruins. 2: Go Off the Beaten Path at Mahahual. 3: Scuba Dive the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. 4: Go Tubing at Bacalar Lagoon. 5: ATV in the Mexican Jungle. 6: Swim With Dolphins. 7: Discover Mayan History Through the Ages.

[@ericajohnson7121]

Hello,how much is Maya Chan for a family of 4?

[@parodeejay]

We would suggest checking their website for the latest pricing and open/closed dates!! :D costamayabeachresort.com

[@ericajohnson7121]

@@parodeejay Ok, Thank you

[@jptraveladventures]

What restaurants are near plrt?

[@parodeejay]

There are a handful of restaurants inside the port area, but once you leave the gates, there isn't a lot within walking distance. You can catch the shuttle down to Mahahual and find more restaurants there though, but we haven't done that yet.

[@lewisr7700]

I’m just curious, how are the people in these ports surviving without the cruise ship business? I cruise a lot and these people aren’t wealthy and it seems like most of their income is derived from tourism. Thanks for your videos.

[@parodeejay]

I'm sure they're struggling just as many of us here are... hopefully their governments have unemployment systems and stimulus systems and whatnot in place for them, but I don't know for sure. Anyone relying on tourism is definitely hurting right about now!!

[@ashleykarsten8231]

Sad that the watermark is not open right now. We will be there end of December :(

[@jptraveladventures]

What are some of your favorite excursions here? Have you done the ruins?

[@parodeejay]

We've only done ruins from Belize and Progreso so far because they're not too far from the port. Some ports, you have to go three or four hours just to git some ruins... yow!! :P

[@Lazirus59]

Bird Dance

[@docpat11]

Waste of time at this port

[@brendamcdonald3132]

What is the name of the beach and how far from ship?